Blue Lakes are a very popular destination in the San Juan Mountains and is a gem in the Mt. Sneffles Wilderness. These lakes present breathtaking views of glacial lakes with relatively easy access. Enjoy views across Blue Lakes to Dallas peak and other jagged mountain peaks by hiking above Lower Blue Lake. Continue to Upper Blue Lake for views of shoulders of Mt. Sneffels and Gilpin Peak.
Many people use Lower Blue Lake as a base camp to attempt one of the 14ers, Mt. Sneffels, or just pass the lakes on the way up.
All-Day Hike: Blue Lakes is easiest accessed from Blue Lakes Trail up the East Fork Dallas Creek drainage. Follow the Blue Lakes Trail up for 3 miles to reach Lower Blue Lake and continue for another half a mile to reach Upper Blue Lake.
Gem Type: Lake
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4.7 mi
7.5 km
Bear Creek Falls
Telluride, CO
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4.7 mi 7.5 km | Telluride, CO |
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7.6 mi
12.2 km
Blue Lakes Trail
Telluride, CO
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7.6 mi 12.2 km | Telluride, CO |
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Snowy: Trail was broken all the way to lower blue lake - so snowshoes not needed. If I had been first, definitely would've needed!
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5.0 mi
8.0 km
Mt. Sneffels
Ouray, CO
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5.0 mi 8.0 km | Ouray, CO |
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3.3 mi
5.4 km
Columbine Lake Trail #509
Silverton, CO
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3.3 mi 5.4 km | Silverton, CO |
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4.3 mi
6.9 km
Bear Creek National Recreation Trail #241
Ouray, CO
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4.3 mi 6.9 km | Ouray, CO |
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0.5 mi
0.7 km
Southwest Ridge of Mount Sneffels
Telluride, CO
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0.5 mi 0.7 km | Telluride, CO |
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1.0 mi
1.5 km
Lewis Lake and Mine
Telluride, CO
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1.0 mi 1.5 km | Telluride, CO |
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8.1 mi
13.1 km
Columbine Lake Out-and-Back
Silverton, CO
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8.1 mi 13.1 km | Silverton, CO |
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1.0 mi
1.6 km
Silver Lake Trail
Telluride, CO
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1.0 mi 1.6 km | Telluride, CO |
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13.9 mi
22.4 km
Wilson Group
Rico, CO
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13.9 mi 22.4 km | Rico, CO |
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